Your Cub Scout can make a handmade hiking stick. This fun craft project is useful and can bring back fond memories when they hike with it for years to come.
Build It
Build It,
a Webelos and Arrow of Light Elective Adventure
The Webelos Den Leader guide tells us that “this adventure can assist Webelos Scouts as they develop building and motor skills, tool knowledge, and good safety practices. It also helps them gain appreciation for several forms of craftsmanship.”
Below you’ll find the requirements for this elective adventure. You’ll also find projects that the boys can complete for the adventure.
Requirements:
Complete the following Requirements.
- Learn about some basic tools and the proper use of each tool. Learn about and understand the need for safety when you work with tools.
- With the guidance of your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, select a carpentry project and build it.
- List the tools that you use safely as you build your project; create a list of materials needed to build your project. Put a checkmark next to the tools on your list that you used for the first time.
- Learn about a construction career. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, visit a construction site, and interview someone working in a construction career.
Looking for a fun wood project for Cub Scouts? Check out this handmade wooden candy dispenser! Great for the Baloo the Builder and Built It adventures.
This fun activity will teach Cub Scouts how to safely and correctly use hand tools and will give them an opportunity to practice their new skills.
Check out these helpful hints for planning Cub Scout projects. I share some of the things I learned when working with my Scouts on projects.
Kids will love learning how to build a table with these plans. It’s an easy Cub Scout woodworking project that’s great for all elementary-school aged kids!
Looking for Cub Scout wood projects? Look no further than this cool chest that the Scouts can build to store their treasures! Great for all kids.
Teach your kids woodworking skills while they build this awesome chair! Perfect for the Cub Scout Webelos and Arrow of Light Build It adventure.
Get your free woodworking plans for a simple wooden tray! Kids of all ages will love building their very own tray out of wood. Perfect project for Cub Scout adventures, Baloo the Builder and Build It.